u/akshaysura

So in 2019 I bought a PC, specs:
Ryzen 3 3600X
MSI B450 Tomahawk
GTX 1650 TI OC
2 x 8 GB DDR4 RAM
512GB SATA SSD
1TB HDD
Corsair 550W PSU
Cooler Master MB520

In 2021, Upgrades:
+ 2 x 8GB DDR4 RAM (Total 32GB)

In 2024, Upgrades:
-GTX 1650 TI OC
+RTX 5070TI
-Corsair 550W PSU
+Gigabyte 1000PSU

In 2025, Upgraded:
+2TB Nvme Gen 5 SSD

In 2026, Upgrads:

1. Upgraded to DDR5(March) - Ryzen 3 3600X - MSI B450 Tomahawk - 4 x 8GB DDR4 RAM + Ryzen 7 7800X3D + MSI X860E Gaming Plus + 1 x 16 GB DDR5 RAM
2. Upgraded Cabinet(April) - Cooler Master MB520 + Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2
3. Future Upgrade(May-June) + New 9 x ARGB Fans
4. Future Upgrade(October) + 1 x 16GB DDR5 RAM

Now my question is : Is my PC a new PC. If yes, at what point you would consider it as a new pc?

Hey guys,

I’m currently deciding between a few PC cabinets and honestly can’t make up my mind. Would love some opinions from people who’ve used these.

Options I’m considering:

• Asus ProArt PA602 Wood Edition
• Fractal Torrent
• Fractal North
• Hyte Y60
• Corsair 4500X
• Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2
• Lian Li O11 Vision Compact

My specs:

• Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• MSI X870 GAMING PLUS Wi-Fi
• Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 5070 Ti (big + RGB)
• Adata Lancer Blade RGB RAM
• Gigabyte 1000W UD PSU

What I care about:

• I love seeing my components (the glass panel is important)
• Also really like the classy wood aesthetic (Fractal North / ProArt vibe)
• Don’t want to compromise on cooling (this is important)
• Prefer darker tones (all my components are black)
• I like RGB but usually keep it static (white mostly)
• Vertical GPU mount is a big plus

My main confusion is:

• Are cases like Lian Li O11 Vision Compact Cabinet or Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case worse for airflow compared to something like Fractal Design Torrent Mid Tower Cabinet TG Tint or ASUS ProArt PA602 Wood E-ATX Mid Tower Case?
• Do the Lian Li Fish Tank cases require cleaning very often? They look great, but also look like a dirt magnet.
• Is the HYTE Y60 Mid Tower Case worth it just for aesthetics, or does it hurt temps?
• Is the Fractal Design North TG Mid Tower Cabinet a good middle ground or more style over performance?
• The ProArt PA602 Wood Edition looks nice. But doesn't look like much of a RGB show off case(even with single-tone RGBs)
• Should I be concerned about any of these cases not fitting my GPU or Motherboard

I’m leaning towards something like O11 Vision Compact or ProArt PA602, but I’m worried about the thermals vs aesthetics tradeoff.

Would really appreciate real-world experiences or suggestions (even outside this list if something fits better).

Budget: N/A

Currency: INR or USD

Country: India

Thanks! 🙌

Hey everyone,

My MSI B450 Tomahawk just died, and I’m at a crossroads. I’ve been running a Ryzen 5 3600X with 32GB of 3000Mhz DDR4, but I recently upgraded my GPU to an Aorus Master RTX 5070 Ti.

I need to get my PC back up and running, and I’m trying to decide if I should just find a cheap replacement AM4 board or bite the bullet and upgrade the whole core (CPU/Mobo/RAM) now.

My Goals:

• Games: I really want to play Crimson Desert on the best possible settings at 1440p. I’m also looking ahead to GTA 6 whenever it finally hits PC.
• Target: I’m not a competitive gamer. I just want a smooth, beautiful 60–100 FPS experience at 1440p.
• The "Future-Proof" Factor: I don't want to buy a motherboard now only to feel like I need to trash the whole platform again in 2 years.

The Upgrade Plan I'm Considering:

• CPU: Ryzen 7 9700X (Zen 5)
• Mobo: MSI X870E Gaming Plus
• RAM: 32GB XPG Lancer Blade RGB (DDR5)
• PSU: Staying with my Gigabyte 1000W (should be plenty).

The Question: Is the jump from a 3600X to a 9700X worth it for 1440p "Ultra" gaming, or is the 3600X still "fine" and I should just buy a $80 B450/B550 board to save money? My RAM is only 3000Mhz, which feels like it might hold back the 5070 Ti.

Would you guys pull the trigger on the AM5/DDR5 upgrade now, or wait? Any better suggestions for the CPU/Mobo combo?
Budget: Whatever is sufficient

Currency: Rupees or Dollars

Country India

Budget: Whatever is sufficient

Currency: Rupees or Dollars

Country India

Hey everyone,

I just picked up an RTX 5070 Ti and I’m looking for the right CPU to pair with it. I'm building this for high-end 1440p gaming, but I’m not a competitive player—I mostly care about a stable 60–100 FPS on Ultra settings.

Beyond gaming, I’m a software developer (mostly React/web dev), so I need something that can handle multitasking and heavy local environments without breaking a sweat.

The Dilemma: I’m torn on the CPU. Everyone recommends the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but I don’t want to buy it just because of the hype, especially since it’s been out for a while now. I want this build to be future-proof (4–5 years minimum).

Should I:

• Go with the 7800X3D? Is it still the "must-have" in 2026, or is the architecture starting to show its age?
• Jump to the 9000 Series (Zen 5)? Would a 9700X or 9800X3D be a smarter long-term move for the AM5 platform?
• Switch to Intel? Is the Core Ultra (Arrow Lake) series a better "set it and forget it" option for a mix of dev work and gaming?

I’m looking for the best balance of longevity and performance for my 100fps target. I'm already set on the Motherboard and RAM, just need to lock in the Processor.